Fragrance comparison

Gold vs Toscana

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 12 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

Gold

Momo Design

4.673 votes

Rank #41,063 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Toscana

Paolo Gigli

4.1216 votes

Rank #48,532 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Toscana takes 2 of 3 categories.

Gold
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Toscana
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gold1/3

Toscana2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Toscana
Sillage & projection: Toscana
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

GoldMomo Design

ToscanaPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.12/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 23%Had 30%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

44%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityToscana

SillageToscana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

amber84%

rose77%

floral69%

iris61%

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

rose77%

white floral69%

musky61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, amber and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PeachYellow MandarinLemonBergamot

Heart

Damask RoseIrisJasmine SambacYlang-Ylang

Base

AmberPowdery NotesWoody NotesMusk

Top20-40 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask RoseJasmine Sambac

Base6-10 hrs

Palisander RosewoodMuskWhite Amber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Damask Rose and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Toscana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 36%Work 32%Date 20%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,063

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,532

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Momo Design Gold opens with a bright splash of juicy peach, yellow mandarin, and crisp Italian lemon that quickly settles into a soft, velvety floral heart. Creamy damask rose and clean iris blend with jasmine sambac, creating an easygoing, makeup-powder warmth on the skin. As the hours pass, comforting amber, smooth …

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Paolo Gigli Toscana starts with an immediate splash of tart Italian lemon and bitter bergamot. The citrus hits immediately. That sharp, solvent-heavy burst softens within five minutes into a clean floral heart of Damask rose and jasmine sambac. It feels classic yet remarkably fresh. As skin heat warms the oils, the ba…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gold or Toscana?

Toscana takes 2 of 3 categories. Gold is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Toscana is rated 4.12/5 from 16 votes. Choose Gold for a powdery and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Toscana for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold or Toscana?

Toscana lasts longest (Toscana 80/100, Gold 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold or Toscana?

Toscana projects furthest (Toscana 65/100, Gold 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold and Toscana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and rose accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Damask Rose and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Gold or Toscana better for summer or winter?

Gold suits day or night wear; Toscana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold and Toscana?

Gold has top notes of Peach, Yellow Mandarin, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Damask Rose, Iris, Jasmine Sambac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Powdery Notes, Woody Notes and Musk. Toscana has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Damask Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Palisander Rosewood, Musk and White Amber.